GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
On performance, the Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A580 starts at $37,378 JPY against $105,173 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 181%. The Arc A580 still sits about $37,199 JPY above its $179 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $104,844 JPY above its $329 JPY MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Alchemist vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The Arc A580 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $67,795 JPY over the Arc A580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 15 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2021 |
